Bill worked as a mechanic for Nestle retiring in 2005; he was a member of the Ashland Baptist Church. He served his country in the US Army and Army Reserves from 1961 until 1967.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting coyotes and spoiling his grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 10 am Friday July 7, 2017 at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Burial will be in White Hall Cemetery where military graveside honors will be conducted. Visitation will be held on Thursday July 6, 2017 after 4 pm at the funeral home where the family will meet friends from 6 until 8pm.

Memorials can be made to Barrow Baptist Church, Winchester EMS or the Winchester Outreach Center.